The Department of Education says that at least 74 schools have closed across the country because of confirmed or probable cases of swine flu and 30 more have closed as a precautionary measure, reports CNN.

But to put all of this in a larger perspective, the DOE reminds people that the closures of public and private schools across eight states only affect about 56,000 students out of an estimated 55 million students across the country. Still a relatively low number.

What about you? How are you handling your swine flu concerns? Has your child's school sent home any related notifications? Have there been school closures in your area? Have you kept your kids home voluntarily?